Systems Engineer, Senior

Phase2 Technology; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology seeks an experienced engineer to work on national security space missions, focusing on military satellite communications. You will collaborate with the U.S. Space Force to ensure systems are integrated effectively and meet user requirements.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years in systems engineering, a strong background in scripting, and holds a TS/SCI clearance. This role offers substantial compensation, ranging from $86,800 to $198,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering for DoD ground-based systems.
• 5+ years experience integrating new missions and maintaining/upgrading software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deploy satellite communications.
• Ensure ground system integration meets user needs.
• Manage risks and handle issues proactively.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration of new missions

Scripting languages (Python)

Developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Microsoft Office Suite

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you looking to combine your technical skills with big‑picture thinking to impact national security space missions? You understand your customer’s environment and can translate real‑world needs into technical specifications, making you an integral part of delivering a customer‑focused engineering solution. If this sounds like you, join Booz Allen’s strategic team to work on a top‑priority space program.

On our team you will collaborate with Booz Allen colleagues, other support contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel to develop and deploy the next generation of strategic military satellite communications capabilities. You will assist the government as part of the ground branch, ensuring the ground system is integrated successfully to meet user needs, and provide support to the Space Force client alongside our Booz Allen team supporting the program office. Your expertise and innovative thinking will be critical to ensuring capabilities are delivered to meet the threat.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering, integration, or testing hardware or software on DoD ground‑based systems for space
• 5+ years of experience with integrating new missions, including maintaining or upgrading ground segment software
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), service decompositions, and API definitions
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and proposing program risks, issues, and opportunities, and managing handling plans
• Experience using a Model‑Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively both on a cross‑functional team and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast‑paced environment
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have

• Experience with the military satellite communications mission area
• Experience with space acquisition
• Experience with a software program utilizing Agile methodologies
• Experience with Confluence or Jira
• Experience working with software factories or DevSecOps pipelines
• Ability to learn and solve problems quickly and creatively
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must be eligible for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.